It was getting late in the traveling season, and I was in a hurry to reach my old village, so, when we reached the edge of the forest, I steered us al...ng parallel to it to make the traveling easier. The cart was too big to try moving through the woods anywhere except on a cleared road, so I was looking for the one that led to my village.We had stopped for the night and made camp. It was Junga's turn to gather firewood to cook supper, and she was doing that while Orda was caring for the children. If I hear anything, I’ll let you know, but you know I’m pretty much avoiding everyone in your social circles except for Samantha’s parents and Alec. But like I said, I suspect he’s very busy right now.”She went back to her desk and I went to Elyse’s office and shut the door.“I assume you heard?”“Yes. When did you know?”“I got a call earlier. She’s going to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder by CPD.”“Jesus!” Elyse breathed. “I’m sorry I doubted you.”“It’s OK. My past gave you reason. .. Then he added his two cents worth. "Yeah ... we don't need you to tell us that Harold Green hired you to kill us ... we already know. So I doubt there's anything you could've told us that would've helped you have any chance at getting out of prison at some point. Nope ... the only thing that might help you now is if you can help us get evidence to convict Green as well." Chew on that for a minute Bobby Joe... Hutchins closed his eyes as his mind whirled. How the hell had he ended up in this. "This story just in to Channel 7 news." The announcer on the television said."A gruesome murder just occurred at an apartment complex on the West Side oftown. According to early reports, a man in his early 30's brutally murderedan unidentified woman, then drank her blood. Police are now at the scene andwe will have more details as they occur." Dr. Everette got up from her chair,grabbed the remote control and turned off the television. She shuddered. Itwas a large and dangerous city. Nothing.